I’m not running for president — Akinwumi Adesina
The African Development Bank [AfDB] President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has denied reports that he is running for the office of the president of Nigeria.
Dr. Adesina disclaimed the report in a statement he personally signed and made available to News Band on Tuesday.
He thanked those who considered him worthy of piloting the affairs of the nation but said he chose to remain on his job with “the mission of supporting the accelerated development and economic integration of Africa”.
See the statement below: